Beaumont Chapter of the UIL Officials By-Laws

 

Article I. Name

This Organization shall be known as the BEAUMONT CHAPTER of the UIL OFFICIALS.

 

Article II. Purpose

The Purpose Of the Beaumont Chapter shall be promotion of the game of Basketball by:

  1. Persons who are actively engaged each year in officiating inter-scholastic basketball games.
  2. Providing meetings prior to and during the basketball season for discussion and interpretation of the rules.  A point of emphasis is to stress the training and development of new and inexperienced officials.
  3. Fostering a high standard of ethics, encouraging integrity above reproach, sportsmanship and fair play.  Also by ensuring closer operation and better understanding among officials, athletic representatives, coaches, players, athletic director, parents and the media.

 

Article III. Membership

Section 1 – Regular Members

Any Person, who meets the qualifications specified herein, shall be admitted as a regular member in the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.  The Board of Directors prior to the giving of the rules and mechanics examination shall screen all applicants.

The qualifications for regular membership in the BEAUMONT CHAPTER shall be:

  1. A reputation to be above reproach.
  2. An acceptable knowledge of the rules and mechanics of the game.
  3. Satisfactory evidence of physical ability to officiate a basketball game.  New and re-instated officials must provide proof of satisfactory physical exam.
  4. Possession of membership card in the UIL Officials, showing all dues paid by an established date.
  5. Payment of such dues and assessments as prescribed by the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.
  6. The ability to meet and pass any other requirements prescribed by the BEAUMONT CHAPTER in its current policy statement.

Section 2 – Transfer Members

Any current member of the UIL who wishes to transfer his/her affiliation to the BEAUMONT CHAPTER after previously affiliating with another chapter shall obtain a letter of transfer from the last chapter affiliation and present this letter to the Board of Directors for action.

Section 3– Provisional Members

Any Person joining the Chapter shall be considered a Provisional Member until such time as he meets the requirements for Regular Membership. Provisional Members shall not be given varsity assignments.

 

Article IV. Administration

Section 1 – Board of Directors

The officers of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER shall be a President, a Vice-president, a Secretary-Treasurer, a Training Officer, one (1) Division Representative from each of the five Divisions (1,2,3,4,5) and a Past-President.  The officers shall hold office as provided in the By-Laws.  Additional officers of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER may be added to the association by an affirmative vote of 75% of the total membership present at a properly called meeting of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

 

Article V. Election of Board of Directors

Section 1 – Election and Term of Office

The Board of Directors Members shall be elected by a vote of the membership present on the last regularly scheduled meeting of the election year in accordance with the by-laws.  Each of the officers shall serve for a term of two (2) years following their election: April 1 through March 31.

Section 2 – Eligibility

The following requirements apply regarding election to the Board of Directors.

All candidates for election to the Board of Directors must be members in good standing with the BEAUMONT CHAPTER and, the UIL.  Years served within the Beaumont Chapter shall be deemed to include the current season in which said member has served at least since November 1 of the season in question.  The Presidential, Vice-Presidential, Secretary-Treasurer and Training Officer Candidates must be listed as Division I, II or III and must have been a member of the Beaumont Chapter for five (5) years.  A member who has maintained his status as a Member in Good Standing, as above, does not have to be actively participating in the officiating of games to serve on the Board of Directors.  Each division shall elect a Division Representative by vote within its particular membership group classification.  Division Representatives must serve within the ranks of their division in the season following their election.  In the event there are no candidates from a division, any member in good standing from a higher division may serve as that division’s

representative. 

Section 3 – Nominations

All nominations for Chapter Officers will be made from the floor and can only be made at the two (2) regular meetings preceding their election.

Section 4 – Election Process

The methodology used on conducting the regular annual election will be as follows:

  1. The Election Committee, appointed by the President, and approved by the Board of Directors, will submit all nominations to be placed on the ballot for election to the Board of Directors.
  2. The election of the Chapter Officers will be by secret ballot prepared by the Election Committee, so appointed by the Board.
  3. The election of officers shall be held in the following order: President, Training Officer, Division II, and Division IV in even-numbered years; Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, Division I, Division III and Division V in odd-numbered years.  The number of year will be the same as the date of the election.  (IE February 2001 would be considered an odd year)  If there are vacancies in the Board due to resignation the position(s) will be filled for the number of years required to comply with the election schedule, in accordance with the by-laws, for the remainder of the un-expired term of the resigned.
  4. Members of each division shall vote for their respective Division Representative only and shall vote for the division representative in the classification under which they shall serve in the season following the election.
  5. Each member elected to the Board of Directors must have a majority of the votes cast on any ballot.
  6. Voting for Executive Board members shall be started by the Election Committee during the last regular Chapter meeting of the season. Results of the election will be reported before the end of the meeting. Runoffs will be between the two candidates with the greatest popular votes and will be resolved before the end of the meeting.

Section 5 – Filling a Vacancy

To fill a vacancy in any Board of Directors position that occurs after the annual election the Board may appoint a replacement to fill the vacancy until the end of the season in which said vacancy occurs.

Section 6 – Voting Eligibility

All UIL members in good standing are eligible to vote and must be in attendance to vote.

Section 7 – No Multiple Positions

No member may serve in more than one position on the Board of Directors at the same time.

 

Article VI. Removal of Board of Directors Members

Any member of the Board of Directors may be removed for good cause through use of the following procedure:

  1. Upon written request by any regular member of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER to the Board of Directors setting forth the specific reasons why a current member of the Board of Directors should be removed, the BEAUMONT CHAPTER at its next properly called meeting, at least (7) days after the request, may consider whether sufficient good cause exists for the removal of the Board of Directors member in question.
  2. At the meeting at which the removal request is considered, the Board of Directors member in question shall be afforded the opportunity to address the specific reason (S) set forth in the removal request.
  3. An affirmative vote of three-fourths (3/4) of the votes cast is required to remove the Board of Directors member from his elected position.
  4. Any vacancy caused by the removal of a Board of Directors member shall be filled pursuant to Section 5 of article V of the by-laws.

 

Article VII. Amendments to the By-Laws

The duties of Board of Directors Members and such regulations as may be necessary and proper for the conduct of business and affairs of the Beaumont Chapter shall be provided for in the by-laws.  The By-Laws and provisions included herein may be changed at any time by amendments hereto.  A proposed amendment or amendment change should be submitted in writing to the Chapter Secretary-

Treasurer at any time prior to a regular meeting.  When a proposed amendment is to be submitted for action by the membership, it shall be read to the membership of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER at least one regular meeting before the next meeting, of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER, whereupon a vote may then be taken upon said amendment.  When such proposed amendment is presented to the membership of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER for action thereon, it shall become part of the By-Laws of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER as approved by a 2/3 vote of the members present.

 

Article VIII. President

Section1 – Duties and Powers

The duties and powers of the President are to:

  1. Be the Chief Executive Officer.
  2. Preside at all meeting of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER and of the Board of Directors.
  3. Appoint various standing committees and shall be an ex-officio member of all committees.
  4. Be responsible for all negotiations on behalf of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.
  5. Perform such other duties as are usual for such an officer and be vested with all the powers appertaining to the office.

 

Article IX. Vice-President

Section 1 – Duties and Powers

The duties and powers of the Vice-President are to:

  1. Perform the duties of the President in their absence or their inability to act.
  2. Serve as Program Chairman and shall present a list of suggested programs to the Board of Directors for approval prior to the start of the season.  He may appoint a committee to assist with the planning and presentation of the programs.

 

Article X. Secretary-Treasurer

Section 1 – Duties and Powers

The duties and powers of the Secretary-Treasurer are to:

1.        Record the proceedings of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER and the Board of Directors in a suitable permanent record to be provided for that purpose.  It shall be his duty to answer all correspondence and maintain an active Chart of Games for all members.

2.        Keep the accounts and record and collect all dues, fees, fines and assessments.  He shall disburse the same through a financial account to include his signature and/or the President’s signature.  He shall be custodian of all funds and other property belonging to the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

3.        Use Chapter funds for all expenses to include office stationary, local and long distance telephone calls, telegrams, and postage.

4.        Keep such records as to show the financial condition of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER at all times, which shall be available to any member within ten working days upon request.

5.        Make available to Board of Directors members at each Board of Directors meeting the most current monthly statement approved by the Board of Directors for the previous year ending March 31.

6.        Distribute to the regular membership at the first meeting of the year a comprehensive financial statement approved by the Board of Directors for the previous year ending March 31.

7.        Receive all requests for officials from the Beaumont Chapter and use these requests for assignments.  He shall be responsible for ensuring the written assignment of the correct number of officials to all games assigned by the Beaumont Chapter.  He shall be responsible for notifying the appropriate officials of any schedule changes as they arise, and for notifying appropriate school personnel in advance if the BEAUMONT CHAPTER will be unable to honor a request for officials for any game;

8.        Handle all correspondence related to the BEAUMONT CHAPTER and shall copy all members of the Board of Directors on appropriate correspondence.

9.        Keep minutes of each meeting and shall read the minutes of the preceding meeting at each meeting unless dispensed with by vote of the membership.

10.     Shall be custodian of all records and tangible property of the Chapter, including but not limited to financial records, software, computers and any other tangible property of the Chapter, and shall surrender it at the request of the board.

11.     Be responsible for keeping complete and neatly arranged records of all requests for official’s game assignments, attendance at scheduled meetings and correspondence related to the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.  Such records are to be available to any members within ten working days upon request.

12.     Receive all applications in the BEAUMONT CHAPTER and shall turn them over to the Board of Directors for review.

13.     Be responsible for certifying as members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER only those persons who have qualified under Article ___ of the By-Laws and who have been approved by either the Board of Directors or the membership.

14.     Be authorized to send a letter to all coaches prior to the start of the season.  This letter should include the name of all regular members in good standing, a request for school schedules, a request that the coach return a preference list and a scratch list from the enclosed roster of officials, and any changes to the By-Laws and policies of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER that may affect their school.

15.     Prepare a roster of all regular members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER for distribution at the first meeting of the year, as well as a list of all schools serviced by the BEAUMONT CHAPTER, and the phone number of the respective schools,

16.     Provide guidance and leadership regarding the resolution of disputed game fees paid to the members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

17.     Preside at the meetings of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER in the absence of the President or Vice-President.

18.     Keep minutes of each Board of Directors meeting, which shall be read and submitted for approval at the following Board of Directors meeting.  Upon request shall distribute approved minutes to Board of Directors members within a reasonable time.

19.     Present to the Board of Directors all UIL, and UIL changes and rulings that will affect the members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

20.     Be vested with all the powers usually appertaining to this office.

Section 2 – Salary

The Secretary may be paid a fee for his services during the year.  The amount of such a fee shall be suggested to the membership by the Board of Directors and must have majority approval of the members present.  Such fee must be established prior to the election of the Secretary-Treasurer.  The election of the Secretary-Treasurer then constitutes his acceptance of such a fee.

Section 3 – Sub-Varsity Program

Assistant Secretaries, who shall be appointed and shall hold the position as provided in Article XI of the By-Laws, shall assist the Secretary with the sub-varsity program or other duties appertaining to the office to be determined.

 

Article XI. Assistant Secretaries

Section 1 – Appointed Position

Assistant Secretary shall be appointed by the Board of Directors to perform the duties as set forth herein.

Section 2 – Eligibility

Any regular member of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER in good standing shall be eligible to be appointed to the position of Assistant Secretary.

Section 3 – Appointment Process

The Board of Directors shall meet shortly after taking office, for the purpose of interviewing prospective candidates for the positions of Assistant Secretaries.  The Assistant Secretaries shall be appointed by a majority vote of the Board of Directors members present at that meeting.

Section 4 – Term of Office

The Assistant Secretaries shall continue in the positions from the date of their appointments until March 31 of the following year.

Section 5 – Vacancy

Should a vacancy in the position of Assistant Secretary occur at any time during the term of office, the Board of Directors shall appoint another regular member of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER in good standing to fill the un-expired term.

Section 6 – Duties

1.        They shall receive all requests for sub-varsity officials and make game assignments.  On a two-week minimum basis, he shall ensure the assignment and confirmation of two (2) officials to all of the sub-varsity games in his area serviced by the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.  He also shall be responsible for notifying appropriate school personnel in advance if the BEAUMONT CHAPTER will be unable to honor a request for officials for any game.

2.        The shall be responsible for keeping complete and neatly arranged records of all request for sub-varsity officials, games assignments, and correspondence related to the sub-varsity program of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.  Such records are to be available within ten working days upon request.

3.        They are authorized to send a letter to all sub-varsity coaches prior to the start of the season.  The letter should be a request for school schedules, and should include any changes to the BEAUMONT CHAPTER By-Laws and Policies that may affect their school.

4.        They shall give a written monthly status report to the Board of Directors missed assignments.

Section 7 – Salary

The Assistant Secretaries may be paid a fee for their services during the year.  The amount of such a fee shall be suggested to the membership by the Board of Directors and must have a majority approval of the members present.  Such fee must be established before the appointments of the Assistant Secretaries.  The appointment of the Assistant Secretaries then constitutes their acceptance of such a fee.

Section 8 – Non-member of Board of Directors

The Assistant Secretaries are not members of the Board of Directors, but must be present at Board of Directors meetings when requested by the Board.

Section 9 – Removal

The Board of Directors may remove an assistant secretary for good cause.

 

Article XII. Past President

Upon the completion of any term served as President, such individual will automatically serve on (1) “two-year term” as Past-President.  Any person accepting a nomination for President therefore does so with the understanding that, if elected he, has made a four (4) year commitment to the Board.  If any President is re-elected to a subsequent additional 2-year term, the position of Past –President shall terminate until the end of the extended term of the re-elected President comes to an end.  In the event a Past-President does not serve his term, this position shall remain vacant until the end of the current President expires.

 

Article XIII. Training Officer

The duties of training officer are:

  1. Develop training curriculum.
  2. Schedule and supervise training sessions.
  3. To establish and adhere to a training budget.  Budget shall be approved by the Board.
  4. Control and maintain all training equipment.
  5. Keep and maintain training attendance records.
  6. To advise the selection committee on proficiency of new recruits.
  7. Advise the Chapter Secretary and the Assistant Secretaries as the the proficiency of all members for assignment to varsity, high school subvarsity and middle school subvarsity games.
     

Article XIV. Division Representative

The Division Representative shall be responsible for seeking and representing the interests of members within a division rating, as defined by UIL, on all matters before the Board of Directors. Duties of a Division Representative include:

      1. Communication of information between the Board and the members of the respective Representative's division.

      2. Presentation of a division member's concerns and complaints to the Board, when requested by the member.
      3. Representation of a division member's interests affected by Board actions in that member's absence.

 

Article XV. Board of Directors

Section 1 – Powers and Duties

 It shall be the power and duty of the Board of Directors:

      1. To enforce the By-Laws of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.
      2. To enforce the stated Policies of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.
      3. To ascertain the needs and take such action as is necessary or desirable for the most efficient and professional conduct of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER and its members.
      4. The Board of Directors is empowered, authorized, and charged to supervise and manage the affairs and business of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.
      5. Propose any needed special assessment.
      6. Set the time, place, and length of the regular meetings.
      7. Consider applicants for membership in the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.
      8. To establish and enforce a set of written polocies by which the powers and duties of the Board of Directors are administered. These polocies are to be kept by the Secretary Treasurer and made available upon request to any member of the Beaumont Chapter.

Section 2 – Meetings

Two-thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors membership shall constitute a quorum.  Each member of the Board of Directors has one (1) vote, except that the presiding officer at any Board of Directors meeting shall not vote on any matter considered by the Board of Directors unless needed to break a tie.  Upon two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Committee members present, it shall take any action or make any recommendation it feels necessary or desirable for the good of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.  Except as otherwise specified, a majority vote of the regular membership present at any properly called meeting will sustain any recommendation of the Board of Directors.

Section 3 – Adjudicate Power

The Board of Directors shall have the power and the duty to determine the guilt or innocence of any member accused, of but not limited to, the following:

1.        Violation of regulation regarding solicitation of games.

2.        Failure to pay dues and assessments by the required deadline.

3.        Failure to comply with the By-Laws and Policies.

4.        Failure to appear and officiate an assigned game.

5.        Failure of any member to give full cooperation to the Board of Directors in the investigation of any matter.

6.        Conviction of any felony or other crime involving moral turpitude.

7.        Physical or Mental incapacity which prevents the performance of officiating duties.

When the Board of Directors is to consider any of the matters set forth above, the member involved must be notified of this intent so that he may be present to defend his position before the Board of Directors, if so desired.  The Secretary-Treasurer shall prepare a written report outlining the allegations against the member, which shall be distributed to all Board of Directors members and the affected member at least seven (7) days prior to the Board of Directors meeting at which the matter is to be considered.  The member shall not be present in the meeting room when the Board of Directors vote concerning the matter but the member shall be informed of the Board of Directors decision by the President as soon thereafter as possible.  The decision of the Board of Directors regarding this matter may be announced to the members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER at the next properly called meeting.

Section 4 – Punishment

The Board of Directors may set punishment, for a member found guilty of any of the matters set forth in Section 3 of this article, that it feels necessary or proper for the good of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.  The Board of Directors, by an affirmative vote of at least two-thirds (2/3) of the members of the Board of Directors, may asses fines, cancel any part or all of any remaining game schedule, suspend, expel, or terminate the membership of any member for cause after appropriate hearings.

Section 5 – Appeals

Any member assessed punishment, under Section 4 of this Article, by the Board may appeal the assessment of the punishment to the regular membership at the next regular meeting. A two-thirds (2/3) vote of the regular membership present will be necessary to

Override or modify any punishment set forth by the Board of Directors.

Section 6 - Applications for Membership

It shall be the duty of the Board of Directors to consider all applications for membership in the BEAUMONT CHAPTER. The Committee shall be certain to the best of its knowledge, that all applicants have met every qualification specified in Article III of the By-Laws. If an applicant receives votes of approval from five (5) Board members, the applicant immediately becomes a member of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER. If the application receives votes (if approval from less than five (5) Board members) the application may be voted on by the regular membership at the first meeting following the committee meeting at which the application was considered. A majority vote of the regular members present will admit the applicant to membership.

Section 7 -Meeting Attendance

Members of the Board of Directors are required to attend 80% of all regularly scheduled Chapter meetings and all scheduled or special called Board meetings. Upon written request, any member in good standing of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER may inspect the attendance records of the Board of Directors.  Any Board member who fails to meet the attendance requirements will be subject to disciplinary action by the Board of Directors and/or the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

Section 8 - Game Selection Committee

The Game Selection Committee shall be responsible for the compilation of the Varsity game schedule and the assignment of officials thereto. This committee shall consist of the President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer and the Training Officer. Other Board members may be asked by the President to participate as observers to the Selection Committee.

 

Article XVI. Programs

It is recommended that the programs include the following subjects, Ethics, By-Laws, Rule Changes, Rule Exam, Report of State Meeting, and Review of Rules and Mechanics.

 

Article XVII. Deadlines and Requirements for Members

Section 1 - Deadline for Submitting Game Reports, Paying State Dues and Beaumont

Chapter Fines and Assessments

The deadline for submitting end-of-year game reports and paying State Dues and Beaumont Chapter Dues, Fines and Assessments are as follows:

1.        Missing a game assignment without proper notification will result in an assessment of a game fee fine.  Said fine is due within 72 hours of missed game date.  Failure to pay game fee fine may result in the suspension of game schedule until satisfied.

2.        All game reports, state dues and BEAUMONT CHAPTER fines and assessments must be submitted to the Secretary by March 1 of each year.  All new members must submit their game reports, state dues, fines and assessments by March 1.  Any member who fails to meet this deadline is automatically assessed a later fee of twenty-five dollars ($25.00).

3.        The Secretary-Treasurer will notify all delinquent members, in writing by March 20 of each year, of the additional late fee(s) due,

4.        The final day that game reports will be accepted by the BEAUMONT CHAPTER is March 25. Game reports will not be forwarded to the state office unless payment of state dues, late fees, and BEAUMONT CHAPTER fines and assessments is made by March 25.

5.        Any member failing to meet the March 25 deadline must appeal directly to the state organization to receive credit for points earned during the previous season, and shall be considered a member not in good standing until such time as payment of all dues, late fee, fines and assessments is made. All partial payments made by members will be credited initially toward fees owed to the state organization, with any remaining funds credited toward the amount owed to the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

Section 2 - Deadline for Payment of BEAUMONT CHAPTER Dues

The deadline for paying BEAUMONT CHAPTER dues is as follows:

BEAUMONT CHAPTER dues and the accompanying pre-season information sheet are due to the Secretary by September 1 of each year. All delinquent members shall be considered members not in good standing. Failure to comply will result in said member not being listed on Beaumont Chapter roster for game selections that season.

The Secretary shall notify all delinquent members by September 8, indicating to them that they will not be assigned any games until such time as they have paid their BEAUMONT CHAPTER dues.

Section 3 - Special Assessments

All special assessments proposed by the Board of Directors must be approved by an affirmative majority vote of the regular members present at a properly called meeting.

Section 4 - Attendance at Meetings

All members are urged to attend all of the scheduled meetings (as determined by the Board of Directors) each year. Members, in order to maintain their status as a member in good standing with the BEAUMONT CHAPTER, must attend as a minimum five (5) of the nine (9) regular meetings each year. Any member who fails to attend the required minimum of five (5) regular meetings will be considered a member not in good standing and shall not be eligible for play-off assignments and will not be listed for varsity scheduled games the next season. They may only do fill in games. A member is not deemed absent if he is working a game or scrimmage assigned by the Secretary-Treasurer or Assistant Secretaries, or if he is working a college game or scrimmage. Other meeting attendance provisions are as follows:

1.        Members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER who attend the UIL state meeting and are registered will receive credit for attendance at two (2) scheduled meetings of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

2.        Members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER who attend a UIL regional or district workshop meeting and are registered will receive credit for attendance at one (1) scheduled meeting of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER

3.        Division I, II, and III members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER who attend and assist with two (2) preseason-training sessions will receive credit for attendance at one (1) scheduled meeting of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

4.         Division IV and V members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER who attend at least four (4) of the preseason training sessions will receive credit for attendance at one (1) scheduled meeting of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER,

5.        Roll will be checked and turned into the Secretary-Treasurer fifteen (15) minutes after the scheduled meeting begins. No one will be counted present after this time. Any member leaving a Chapter meeting early may be counted absent, unless excused by the Board of Directors.

 

Section 5 - Compliance with UIL Code of Ethics

The UIL Code of Ethics must be complied with by all members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER, particularly in relation to the accepting of games or the soliciting of games for himself or for other members.

Section 6 - Game Assignments

The following regulations shall apply regarding game assignments:

1.        The annual game assignments will be made within the month of October.

2.        The game assignments will be made using the information sheet that each member in good standing with the BEAUMONT CHAPTER will turn in to the Secretary-Treasurer by September 1st of each year.

3.        The game assignments will be distributed to the membership at the first meeting in November of each year, and other dates as necessary.

4.        Each member is then responsible for their schedule, with the only exception being a game assignment they should not have been selected for as covered on the information sheet.

5.        The penalty for any game assignment(s) turned in that are not covered by reasons listed on the members' information sheet will be a ten dollar assessment, payable by March 15th of each year.

6.        The following is the only accepted excuse for canceling any ballgame:

·         A game appointed to the UIL - Beaumont Chapter by the U.I.L. and assigned through the Beaumont office.

 

7.        Members may cancel dates without penalty prior to the second scheduled meeting of each year by notifying the Secretary-Treasurer.

8.        Any member missing a game assignment may be brought before the Board of Directors pursuant to Article XII I, Section 3 of the By-Laws.

9.        The Secretary-Treasurer may reassign an official to another varsity ballgame with the approval of all coaches involved, the officials and with the approval of the Chapter President.

Section 7 - Reporting Outside Contacts

Any member of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER who is contacted to officiate games by any coach, school official, or any other person or agency must immediately contact the Secretary-Treasurer.

Section 8 – Uniform

Each member must wear the uniform prescribed by the UIL and the Beaumont Chapter, It must be complete including the Official jacket, the official shirt, black pants, black shoes, black socks, black belt (if necessary), and two black whistles with black lanyards, and must present a neat appearance.

Section 9 - Cooperation with the Board of Directors

Each member must cooperate to the fullest extent with the Board of Directors in the investigation of any matter associated with the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

Section 10 - Obligation to Observe the Regulations

The acceptance of membership in the BEAUMONT CHAPTER obligates each member to observe all regulations as set forth in the By-Laws and stated Policies of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

 

Article XVIII.  Dues

The annual dues for regular members shall be recommended by the Executive Committee and shall be subject to the approval of the membership.

 

Article XIX. Meetings

Section I – Quorum

One-half (1/2) of the regular members shall constitute a quorum, without which official business cannot be conducted.

Section 2 – Notice

A properly called meeting shall be defined, as the President shall have notified one in which all members of the place and time of such meeting.

Section 3 – Participants

Regular members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER and their guests, coaches and school administrators will be admitted to the meetings.

Section 4 – Meetings

Meetings will be held on Sundays, beginning with the first Sunday in November.

 

Article XX. Officiating Fees

The minimum fee of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER for officiating high school and sub- varsity basketball games shall conform to the maximum fee set by the University Interscholastic League Office of the State of Texas.

 

Article XXI.  Annual UIL State Meeting

The BEAUMONT CHAPTER will reimburse the President and Secretary-Treasurer for transportation, lodging, and meal expenses while attending the annual UIL state meeting. In the event the President and/or the Secretary-Treasurer cannot attend, the next officer in line of succession may be substituted and may attend in the place of the President and/or the Secretary-Treasurer and shall have his expenses reimbursed by the BEAUMONT CHAPTER.

 

Article XXII.  Annual Financial Audit

An annual financial audit shall be made of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER'S financial status.  Three (3) members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER AS WILL MAKE THE AUDIT.  The President will appoint the three members.  After completion of the audit, the three (3) members shall report their finding to the Board of Directors.  The President may authorize additional audits during the season and/or year at any time.  The Secretary-Treasurer shall furnish the audit team with any information that is necessary or requested to complete the audit.

 

Article XXIII.  District Games & Playoff Games

The BEAUMONT CHAPTER of the UIL reserves the right to officiate all district varsity games in the area for the schools it serves. Failure of any school to comply with this article may result in the BEAUMONT CHAPTER not officiating home games for the violating schools the following season.  In the event of zone or district playoff games, all members of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER in good standing will be made available to work these games. The exception may be those officials, who have been assigned a game that has, or will have a direct bearing on the deciding of a district championship and will not be considered available to work any other play-off game(s) that night,

 

Article XXIV.  Miscellaneous

Any problem or question not specifically covered herein shall be determined by a majority vote of the Board of Director members or by a majority vote of the regular members present at a properly called meeting. The use of the masculine gender in any part of these By-Laws shall extend to and include the feminine, and the use of the singular shall extend to and include the plural whenever such would be properly applicable under the general intent and application hereof.

 

Article XXV.  Invalid Provisions

If any part of these By-Laws shall be invalid, illegal, or inoperative for any reason, it is the intention of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER that the remaining parts, so far as possible shall be effective and fully operative.

 

Article XXVI.  Prior By-Laws Revoked

By adoption of these By-Laws, all and any prior By-Laws of the BEAUMONT CHAPTER are hereby revoked.

 

Article XXVII.  Adoption of the By-Laws

The BEAUMONT CHAPTER at a regular meeting on adopted these By-Laws?

 

Article XXVIII.  Amendments to the By –Laws

      1. February 2, 2002
      2. January 11, 2004
      3. June 28, 2006
      4. June 2-2008

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